The results are in, and it is confirmed that little old Otley AC are the new Harrogate and District Summer League champions! Well done to everyone who turned out and ended the Harrogate run of victories since 2012. We also take home the Elite trophy and were 2nd in the veterans category. I’ve really enjoyed the races and hope you have too, the number of black vests has been wonderful. Scott is overall champion and v40, with Ed winning the…
Lots of members park running this week, a first place for Beth at Barnsley, 2nd for Richard at Worcester and a third and new PB for Ross at Bramhall Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time Abingdon 1 1 Matthew Ploszynski Unattached 17:32 20 1 Sarah Rendell Abingdon AC 20:48 96 75 Gordon Turley Otley AC 26:16 135 37 Hannah Lupton Otley AC 28:36 Barnsley 1 1 Michael Clark Vegan Runners 17:51 15 1 Beth Massey Otley AC 22:17 Bradford 1…
Distance 1.4 miles, Elevation 600ft Hawkswick Dash fell race was supposed to be a day off from running and it was the family time to support lily in the junior races! But I could not help myself and thought well it’s not far, but you soon remember it’s still bloody tough once they say go and you set off like an idiot sights set on getting to the top. Tip for any 1 doing this race in future don’t follow…
Race 6 of the 2022 Eric Smith Handicap Trophy was the just under 3 mile route round the top side of Danefield woods. It was great to see a race with at least a 65 year differance between the youngest and oldest taking part! The juniors Farrah, Lilly and Rory taking the top three places, followed by Sarah Parker the first senior. Scott recorded the fastest time of the night just 7 seconds slower than his race record from 2014,…
First place finishes for Edward Hobbs at the Chevin and Beth Massey at Bradford and a parkrun pb for Rachel Michael at the Chevin, well done all. Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time Bradford 1 1 Martin Fillingham Saltaire Striders 17:30 15 1 Beth Massey Otley AC 21:49 43 3 Mary Hampshire Otley AC 24:55 Chevin Forest 1 1 Edward Hobbs Otley AC 18:10 3 3 Stephen Morris Otley AC 19:51 17 1 Faye Mullen Abbey Runners Leeds 22:45 20…
Report from Tash Whittaker I was a bit nervous as I set off for Bolton Abbey in 22 degree heat especially as this was my first race since November. However, it’s always good to travel to races with other club members to ease the anxieties and Laura, Nicola and Joanna who’d all done the race before assured me that it was worth it for the medal and the lovely scenery. Pre-race was smooth with quick number collection and relatively short toilet…
Report from Edward Ryder The only thing about the Everest Marathon is… you need to walk there so you can start it. So you’re already pretty knackered when you get there.So a group of us started trekking from Lukla on May 17th. Staying at tea lodges on the way, the aim is to acclimatise on route, so you’re ready for 2 days extra acclimatisation at basecamp on May 27th, where you switch to tents.Basecamp is c 5364m high, and pretty…
Report from Paul and Pamela Tranter The Pudsey 10K hadn’t been on our radar until a chance encounter at the Otley 10. We were both marshalling in Leathley and got chatting to a spectator who was there to cheer on the big contingent of Pudsey Pacers. She asked if we were doing the Pudsey 10K. No we said, you should do it was the reply, its really good and I’m sure there are places left. So, we signed up! And,…
Distance 3.7 miles Elevation 1594ft After being well rested from Beamsley and Harrogate League and too tight to lose my entry fee I dragged my tired legs to Buckden to pit myself against the elite, this race was a British and English championship fell race and also a Yorkshire championship race, so what the hell was I thinking!!! Luckily their were a couple other Otley AC members daft enough to try. When I arrived the lady’s race had just finished,…
First place finishes fro Edward Hobbs and Beth Massey at the Chevin and Crichton. Parkrun pb’s for Ross McCall and Matt Clegg at the Chevin and Billy Rayner at Roberts Park. Pos Gender Pos Parkrunner Club Time Chevin Forest 1 1 Edward Hobbs Otley AC 18:11 4 4 Ross McCall Otley AC 19:09 13 1 Faye Mullen Abbey Runners Leeds 22:35 16 15 David Mullen Otley AC 22:51 21 19 Tony Walker Otley AC 23:22 22…